Hoppers, silos, bins and bunkers are widely used in industry for storing bulk solids materials. However, these facilities can experience operational problems – often because they have been designed without knowledge of the flow characteristics of the material to be stored. This intensive course has been specifically designed to help solve problems like these.
Course Storage and discharge...
Overview: Facilities storing bulk solid materials sometimes experience operational problems – often because they have been designed without knowledge of the flow characteristics of the material to be stored. This course advises on preventing such problems.
Subjects covered:
- An introduction to the storage and flow of bulk solid materials in hoppers, bins and bunkers
- Determining the flow properties of bulk solids
- Determination of hopper geometry
- Predicting discharge rates
- Feeders and feeding
- Hopper discharge aids
- Prediction of wall loadings and their effect on structural design
- Discussion/troubleshooting period
Course fee: from £825 on campus
Delegates are also offered the chance to participate in the optional practical workshop where equipment and processes discussed during the course will be demonstrated.